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The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Councillor Dennis Meredith has announced he is retiring in May 2025 after serving his Talavera ward for 18 consecutive years.

Councillor set to retire 'undefeated' after serving his ward for 18 years

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

WNC bashed the Government over its Winter Fuel Payment cuts, describing the decision as “callous” and “short-sighted”.

WNC blasts Government over winter fuel payments

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

12,000 residents across Northamptonshire will still be entitled to winter fuel payments after means testing

12,000 county residents still entitled to winter fuel payments

West Northamptonshire Council is predicted to overspend by more than £3 million by the end of the year.

Council could overspend by £3.8 million by the end of the year

Pete Taylor, Gi Group UK

Leading Northampton recruiter reacts to plans for zero hour contract ban

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the current curriculum is holding both schools and children back (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

How Labour could overhaul England's 'outdated' curriculum and exams

Jordan Parlour called for attack on asylum seeker hotel.

Watch: Police arrest man who called for attack on asylum seeker hotel

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Four in 10 parents have been forced to reduce their working hours - due to the cost of childcare.

Astrid Cooper

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

UK homeowners report increased confidence on property market following new government

Over a third of Northampton and UK homeowners looking for new home following Lab...

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Recruitment crisis looms for Northampton economy as job market growth and declin...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons/ KGH as it is today and the future plans

KGH rebuild plans under 'review' as new Labour look to fill economic black hole

Most UK schoolchildren are required to wear uniforms to school (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Why Labour has promised to limit branded school uniform items

Councillor Larratt (pictured) has threatened to terminate the council's contract with Voi if improvements are not made soon.

Voi e-scooter scheme in Northampton could be TERMINATED soon if issues persist

Lucy Rigby MP

Northampton North MP: 'King's Speech set out Labour's serious and bold plans for...

What the Market Square in Northampton could look like after a multi-million pound refurbishment.

'Complex' below ground issues and more lead to delay in opening Market Square

The 2024 political geography of Great Britain (stats: House Of Commons Library)

The John Griff Column: Brave New World?

Kelvin Thomas

Thomas admits 'shock' by size of budgets in League One

The Labour Party already have a number of policies in the works focused on reforming education (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers and schools set for big changes under Labour

From free breakfasts to thousands of new teachers, Labour has promised to change our schools 👩‍🏫

Amber Allott

Marianne Kimani.

Defeated Labour candidate selected as crime commissioner's preferred deputy

Top row from left to right: Mike Reader for Northampton South, Lucy Rigby for Northampton North, Sarah Bool for South Northamptonshire and Stuart Andrew for Daventry.Bottom row from left to right: Lee Barron for Corby and East Northamptonshire, Rosie Wrighting for Kettering and Gen Kitchen for Wellingborough and Rushden.

Full General Election 2024 results across all seven seats in Northants

Conservative Stuart Andrews is the new MP for Daventry. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

'We must sort ourselves out': Conservatives HOLD Daventry seat

Sarah Bool has been elected as the new South Northamptonshire MP, as the Conservatives hold the seat. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Conservatives HOLD South Northants in one of the final results to be revealed

Votes arrive at the count

General Election 2024 in Northampton in pictures: How the count unfolded

Lucy Rigby has been announced as the new MP for Northampton North. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Labour GAINS Northampton North as Lucy Rigby takes majority

Mike Reader is the new MP for Northampton South. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Mike Reader newly elected Labour MP vows to champion the town

The candidates hoping to stand as the next MP for Northampton North. (left to right- Anthony Antoniou (Reform UK), Dan Bennett (Conservatives), Christopher Leggett (Lib Dems), Lucy Rigby (Labour)).

What four candidates had to say about key issues put to them by constituents

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Keir Starmer says he went to see Taylor Swift in concert and his favourite song is 'Change'. Credit: ODN/ Inset: Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 2024 Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Watch: Keir Starmer took kids to Eras and reveals favourite Swift song

Towcester Town Hall, on the high street.

What voters in South Northamptonshire had to say

Top left: Eishar Bassan, Green, top middle: Dan Bennett, Conservative, top right: Paul Clark, Independent. Bottom left: Chris Leggett, Liberal Democrat, bottom middle: Khalid Razzaq, Workers Party, bottom right: Lucy Rigby, Labour.Not pictured as he did not respond to questions: Antony Antoniou, Reform UK.

What Northampton North MP candidates said about important issues

Top left: Jill Hope, Liberal Democrat, top middle: Andrew Lewer, Conservative, top right: Anthony Owens, Reform UK.Bottom left: Mike Reader, Labour, bottom middle: Katie Simpson, Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition, bottom right: Simon Sneddon, Green.Not pictured as she did not respond to questions: Penelope Lucy Tollitt, Climate Party.

What Northampton South MP candidates said about important issues in the area

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East Midlands Burnout: 8 in 10 workers won't be able to switch off this summer

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NLive Radio to host General Election hustings for the Northampton North and Nort...

Marion Cotillard (photo: Getty Images)

​Which way to vote to stay squeaky green?

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How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Jenn Gutierrez started having contractions during the Reputation set at Taylor Swift gig

I went into labour during a Taylor Swift gig and I kept dancing

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

Watch: Latest odds on UK general election explained

Conservative Party Chairman, Richard Holden visits Corby and East Northamptonshi...

Lucy on St Giles

Political Opinion: The general election on 4th July is our opportunity to vote f...

Rufia Ashraf, Labour Party Parliamentary candidate May 2024

Labour announce their Parliamentary Candidate for South Northamptonshire

Mike Reader and Lucy Rigby launch their campaign

Mike Reader launches campaign to become Labour MP for Northampton South

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

Lucy on St Giles

Political opinion: First steps to begin a decade of national renewal

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

One Angel Square, Northampton, headquarters of West Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

£2m allocated for vulnerable families as further support agreed

Mike Reader at community meeting

Political opinion: Rishi Sunak must call a general election now